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A “Community Shred” Day is being sponsored by First Pioneer National Bank Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The entire community is invited to take their boxes, bags or totes of papers to the north side of the bank and watch while their informatio...
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Making her way into the country music industry, Lexi Moul will also make her way to this year’s Phillips County Fair. The 18-year-old Ogallala, Neb. native will be featured at the fair Thursday, July 23 at an 8 p.m. concert.
Moul’s dreams of becoming...
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In addition to 4-H projects, rodeos, races and concerts, the Phillips County Fair is “Keepin’ It Country” with a variety of special themes contests.
Interview judging kicks off the fair on Tuesday, July 21. Activities will continue through Sunday, ...
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Townies (Best Of)
A friend of mine lives in two different worlds. To support his chronic ranching habit he does double duty as a businessman in the city. As a result, his calf brandings are a mixture of cowboys and “townies”. The city dwellers are in...
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When you know someone who is trapped in an abusive relationship, it’s natural to want to help a friend. But in the case of domestic violence, it’s hard to know what to do.
Do you ask about it? What if you’re wrong? Do you offer help? What if you’...
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With over 24 million Americans working from home, either part-time or full-time, a person’s house has to be more than a castle—it has to be a place to get things done.
Whether you’re telecommuting to a job or running a business out of your house, y...
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Two Nebraska bands will be featured at a free Christian rock concert in Imperial Thursday evening, July 16. The concert will begin about 7 p.m. at the Chase County Schools auditorium.
Sponsored by Lighthouse Fellowship Church, For the Few of Thedford and...
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The Colorado State Fair’s General Entry Department encourages Colorado residents of all ages and interests to participate in the 2009 Colorado State Fair through an incredibly diverse menu of competitions.
Each year, there are approximately 6,000 entri...
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Making his debut in Phillips County during what happens to be Colorado Weed Awareness Week is new county Weed and Pest Dept. supervisor Wilbur Strickert.
A native of Yuma, he took over the position on Monday, July 6 from former supervisor Chris Ness.
St...
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Yuma County Conservation District in Wray invites area irrigators to an Irrigation Water Management Field Day, five miles south of Wray on Hwy 385. The field day will be held on Wednesday, July 22, beginning at 9 a.m. No registration is required. Contact ...
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Recently, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU) sent a letter of support to members of the congressional delegation from Colorado and New Mexico who voted to pass the amended Clean Energy and Security bill last week.
“This was a tough vote,” RMFU Presi...
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The first two cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) for 2009 have been diagnosed; one horse in Texas and one horse in New Mexico have tested positive for the livestock disease. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has put additional import requirements on ...
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Colorado utilities are working to cut back on energy consumption and some Colorado consumers are reaping the benefits through lower monthly energy bills. Electric and gas providers, including Xcel Energy and SourceGas, have set goals to help reduce energy...
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Take a look out the front window, back window or any other window in your home. Is there a viny looking plant growing in the grass, on the fence or even up the house? If so, take a closer look. It could be a noxious weed known as bindweed.
Bindweed, acco...
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Phillips County Historical Society was one of four service organizations recently selected to receive a Community Support Grant from the Walmart Foundation.
The $1,000 grant was presented to Phillips County Historical Society during the Sterling Walmart ...
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Anyone who has recently listened to Star 92.3 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. has already heard the new voice of Holyoke’s radio station. Marc Maelzer began work at KSTH June 1, and is already enjoying his time in Holyoke and at the stat...
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Holyoke swimmers finished their season with the league swim meet in Wray, July 10-11. Coaches Brenda Krueger, Adria Colver, Aly Brinkema and LeAnne McWilliams had a busy, but rewarding weekend, as they watched their swimmers taking medals in race, after r...
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The Senior Buckley Bombers of Chappell, Neb. were throttled by Scottsbluff, Neb., 12-0, on Monday night, July 6. The game, played on the Scottsbluff diamond, went to only five innings.
According to coach Marcus Kammer, the Bombers struggled in all parts ...
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HHS Lady Dragon basketball players have completed their summer season.
Up to 26 girls competed in a total of 68 games this summer. Girls participated in the NJC Team Camp, NJC Monday Night Summer League in Sterling, as well as the University of Northern ...
